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Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ------- Have You Ever Made a Power Move? Scott Ensign, CSO at Butler/Ti...

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ---- What Drives Success Inside the Largest PC Maker? Emily Ketchen, Le...

Brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise Lead others so they lead others. Such an empowering message from Johanna Sjöborg , CEO of Naty who shares her effective s...

Concerned about Inflation? Amritpal Singh, President of Field Ops at Multiplier Technologies, shares his company’s mission to reduce wage inflation for organizations because… …wages are eating profits. This issue has been on the radar for the Fortune 1000 companies for years, and now it's damaging the bottom line for mid and small sized organizations.  Amitpal shares the tools his company pro...

She became the first female commissioner of the national women's soccer league, then delivered record breaking audiences and doubled league sponsorship revenue. Get inspired by Lisa Baird, CEO of NextUp, as she shares the common thread that inspired her leadership and accelerated her success. Rarely to do we get such an insightful glimpse inside a storied and incredible career that also includes:...

Brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise There’s a Packaging Leader Revolutionizing the Supply Chain. Get inspired by this incredible message from Wes Carter, Pre...

EVER HEARD “TIME IS MONEY”? Vinay Nadig, Chief Strategy Officer of Simplify Healthcare, shares why this isn't always true and in fact it can weaken results and increase cost. He definitely convinced me! You'll love the story he shares about this lesson he learned 35 years ago, and it still informs his leadership today. It’s easy to get caught up in going so fast to “deliver results” that we never...

Are you innovating? Well here's a dose of inspiration from James Walker, CEO of Frisch's Restaurants, who shares his personal strategy that’s driven his success across so many high-profile restaurants like: Subway (where he oversaw their 28,000 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada) Nathan’s Famous Johnny Rockets BajaFresh Cinnabon ... and more! Now he's innovating Frisch's, a 75-year-old American Co...

Did You Know ESPORTS is Forging Leaders? Jon Chapman is CEO of PlayVS, the top amateur esports platform. In the virtual arenas of competition leaders are honing the skills necessary to not only dominate the gaming world but also emerge as influential leaders in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Esports is creating the next generation of leaders, where strategic brilliance, teamwork, and resili...

EVER PLAYED TETRIS? You’ll be inspired by Tetris Founder, Henk Rogers, who shares his incredible story and the powerful lessons he learned along the way… including negotiating incredible deals against all odds with the Soviet Union and Nintendo, and even facing a massive heart attack. Tetris is the most popular video game in history with over $520M in sales and billions of sessions played every ye...

CEO's Build Trust AT SCALE. A dose of inspiration from Pascal Houdayer, Founder and CEO of Orveon, a collective of premium and prestige beauty brands committed to stark honesty, co-creation, and making a sustainable cultural impact.  It seems impossible to build trust with thousands of employees especially when they’re located all over the world. BUT, if you can… …it becomes an incredibly pow...

Lead Without Words. Charlene Mills, MetLife’s Global Head of Compensation and Benefits, shares the powerful moment she learned the art of leading without words, using silence as a powerful tool to achieve remarkable results. When you always resort to telling people what to do or thinking about your response instead of really listening, you risk losing the respect, trust, and success you could...

In the world of conventional leadership, experience and expertise often take center stage, but this misses something important… cultivating a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity.  If you’re a fan of instilling a growth mindset in yourself and others then this episode is for you. Mike Evans, Co-Founder of Grubhub and CEO of Fixer challenges us all to rethink our approach to success as we u...

Without Trust Your Company Won’t Survive. Virgin Pulse CEO, Chris Michalak, shares the action he took to build trust with his team and thousands of virtual employees at a critical time.  It’s become the lifeblood of his companies. This perspective has been so effective in trust building that the relationships endure and transcend the workplace even years later. Virgin Pulse, part of Sir Richa...

If your brand's not loved, it won't last. An inspired message from Doug Zarkin , CMO of Pearle Vision, who shares the big idea  behind his new book “Moving Your Brand Out of the Friend Zone” and why it’s vital for corporate and personal brands. Doug’s been Brandweek’s Marketer of The Next Generation, 2023 recipient of the Entrepreneur Franchise Game Changer CMO award and 2022 and 2023 Crain’s...

What Does Integrity Reveal About Your Leadership? Meet Mercedes Aycinena, CEO of Komet USA, one of the world's largest dental instrument companies.  She shares a compelling story about facing an ethical problem and turning it around to make things better and generate incredible results.  You’ll discover why your integrity isn't just a trait – it's a powerful force that shapes your leader...

Get out from your desk; Lead from the front lines. Eduard de Vries Sand, CIO at Axia Women's Health, shares his strategy to stay close to the business and add more value to the Board, Team, and the entire organization. It’s easy to stay behind your computer all day because there’s so much to do. BUT if this is your entire work day… -You become disconnected from your business.   -You don’...

Start Bringing the Fight to the Competition UFC GYM CEO, Adam Sedlack, shares his exciting journey into the world of UFC and the incredible story of how this perspective supercharged their gym's growth and success. Just like UFC fighters prepare to fight “all out” in the Octagon, the UFC GYM team comes together with a strong support system for both physical and mental strength.  In this episo...

Get inspired by Bryan Scott and his incredible leadership journey. It’s rare for anyone to perform at such a high level in so many different domains, and Bryan is a senior corporate leader who shares the common thread that you can use to accelerate your career. You’ll get so many terrific stories and what he’s learned along the way including: Playing football in the NFL for 10 years and winning th...

They told her that she couldn't lead with an accent; then she proved them wrong. Blown away by Cynthia Kleinbaum, CMO at MoneyLion, as she shares her inspiring career journey. Born in Mexico, she's now risen through the executive ranks at Walmart, Bonobos, BCG, and Nestle with a MBA from Harvard Business School. But early on she was told that her Latin accent would hold her back and that she neede...

There's a High Cost to Labeling Your Employees Jim Joseph, CEO U.S. and Global Chief Marketing and Integration Officer at Ketchum, shares his personal story of overcoming this limitation in the workplace and how he rose to the C-Suite. In your quest for team organization, the allure of labeling can be strong – a seemingly efficient way to slot individuals into defined roles.  However, this sh...

Radical kindness is shattering corporate norms and redefining "business power". An inspiring message from Jen Whelan, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at SmartMedia Technologies.  If you always viewed the business world as a relentless battleground, you're missing out on untapped potential. Sure, kindness is often deemed a positive trait, but have you ever truly grasped its rem...

AI is the new tool of choice for battling cancer, and Andy Moye’s company is at the forefront on a mission to advance cancer detection and patient care and treatment by using cutting-edge artificial intelligence. They are revolutionizing and accelerating the way we conquer this universal enemy. Andy is CEO and Board Member at Paige AI, which is the only company that FDA approved to use AI in diagn...

The “Gunkie Jar” is a Powerful Measurement of Effectiveness. I had my very first hydrafacial and at the end I was asked, “Want to SEE the results?” While my skin felt great afterwards, the memory that’s seared in my mind is seeing the results of the dead skin, dirt, and gunk. Get inspired by President and Chief Executive Officer of BeautyHealth, Andrew Stanleick, who is leading the beauty industry...

Get your team's full effort. You can’t lead a team that’s not committed. What truly separates teams today is how much they buy-in to the mission and their willingness to invest their discretionary effort.  You’ll love the mindset of Ivan Tornos, CEO and President of the orthopedics giant, Zimmer Biomet, who is working to transform the company and an entire industry.  They are a 96-year-o...